CAPE MAY COUNTY provides tons of special events, below are just some of them. Dates & times should be confirmed prior to your visit. Phone numbers are area code (609) unless noted. A complete updated schedule is on our website at www.capemaycountychamber.com.


JANUARY
First Day At The Beach: 1st: Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year. 1 p.m. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

FEBRUARY
14th Annual Polar Bear Plunge: 16th: 41st St. Beach, 2PM Plunge - 12 years and older. Costume Contest, 12PM and Post-Plunge Party, 2:30PM, La Costa Lounge. Held in Sea Isle City. www.seaislecity.org

MARCH
Sherlock Holmes Weekend: 7-9th: A weekend of mystery and intrigue awaits amateur sleuths. 884-5404 or or 800-275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration And Parade: 15th: Atlantic Avenue from 9th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 729-0075

Ocean Drive Marathon, 30th: On Ocean Drive from Cape May to Sea Isle City. 9 a.m. Free to spectators. 523-0880 or www.odmarathon.org

APRIL
Doo Dah Parade: 26st: Say goodbye to tax season with this comedy parade with over 500 basset hounds. 12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th St. – 12th St. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

Wildwoods Sensational 60s Weekend: 25-27th: Dance party featuring Jerry Blavat at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Street Fair. Concert featuring Tempations, Revue featuring Dennis Edwards, The Miracles & The Family Stone. 729-4000 or visit www.fabfifties.com

Cape May's Spring Festival: 25-May 4th: Historic house tours, garden trolley tours, chef’s dine-arounds and concerts. 884-5508

MAY
Ocean City Spring Block Party: 3rd: Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. 525-9300 www.ocnj.us

World Series of Birding: 10th:  The nation’s premier conservation event. 884-2736.

Pirates Weekend With Captain Kidd: 17th: On the Beach at 16th Ave., North Wildwood. Pirate costume parade and beach treasure hunt. For additional information call 522-2955 or www.northwildwood.com

19th Cape May Music Festival: 20th: A dazzling array of symphonies, folk, pops and jazz music. 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org

International Kite Festival: 23-26th: On the Beach from Cresse to Burk Avenues, Wildwood. America’s largest kite festival, world renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, indoor competition, children’s activities, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. Fri: 9 p.m. Illuminated night kite fly. 215-736-1850 or www.gwcoc.com

JUNE
Miss New Jersey Pageant: 11-14th – Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. For more information call 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

85th Annual National Marbles Tournament: 15-19th: Wildwood Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood. National marbles competition for boys and girls ages 8-14. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily. 729-9000 or www.wildwoodsnj.com

Original Italian-American Festival: 27-29th: Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.., Sun: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 609-729-4533 or 609-729-2665.

JULY
July 4th Independence Day Celebrations: Fireworks, parades and special events held throughout the Jersey Cape. 465-7181 or www.capemaycountychamber.com

NJ Barbeque & Anglesea Blues Festival: 11-13th: 2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 11p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 523-6565 or www.njbbq.com

7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament: 16-19th: The main event for tuna fishermen with over a quarter of a million dollars in prize money awarded during the last tournament. 884-2400 or www.sjmarina.com

Night In Venice: 19th: Annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at 6:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

AUGUST
45th Annual Boardwalk Art Show:
1-3rd: Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. 525-9310 or www.oceancitychamber.com

Weird Week: 18-22nd: Wacky But Not Tacky, these events are fun for the entire family. 11:00am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

17th Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000: 17-22nd: The richest marlin and tuna tournament in the world. With $1,998,150.00 in prize money in 2006, this even sets the world standard for Sport Fishing tournaments. 884-2400 or www.sjmarina.com

SEPTEMBER
Civil War Reenactment: 13-14th: A military encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village. 898-2300 or www.hcsv.org

New Jersey State Fireman’s Convention: 11-13th: The Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 1 p.m. Parade on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, north to 9th Avenue, North Wildwood. Free. 800-852-0137 or www.njsfa.com

Wings ‘N Water Festival: 19-21st: The Wetlands Institute hosts this award winning event, one of the premiere wildlife celebrations in the U.S. 368-1211 or www.wetlandsinstitute.org

Irish Fall Festival: 18-21st: Celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, and crafts. Sun: 1 p.m. Parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. 1-800-IRISH 91 or 609-729-0075 or www.cmcaoh.com

OCTOBER
1st Annual Ocean City Boardwalk Auto Expo: 4-5th:  Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. 398-4662. www.ocnj.us

Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races: 4-5th: Sunset Lake at Rambler Road and NJ Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Powerboat racing, food, craft and merchandise vendors. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators. 886-8156 or www.sunsetlake.us

36th Annual Victorian Week: 10-19th: A 10 day celebration of Victorian lifestyle, architecture and society. 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org

Ocean City Fall Block Party: 11th: Crafters, food vendors, music and more. 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament: 11-12th: County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. www.capeexpress.com

Avalon Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival: 11-12th: Delectable delights, activities & chowder contest. Sun. 967-3969 or www.avalonbeach.com

Fabulous 50s Weekend: 17-19th: A dance party, street fair, concert with Bobby Rydell, Little Anthony & the Imperials, The Cadillacs, The Coasters and The Chantals. Packages are available. 729-4000 or visit www.fabfifties.com

NOVEMBER
Sherlock Holmes Weekend: 7-9th: A weekend of mystery and intrigue awaits amateur sleuths. 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org

Christmas in Stone Harbor: 28-30th: Featuring merchant hospitality, parade and entertainment. 368-5102. Holiday Hoopla. 368-1211.

DECEMBER
Christmas in Cape May: All month: Authentic Victorian decorations, merchant hospitality, Holly Trolley Rides, and Candlelight Tours held throughout the month. 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org

First Night: 31st: Ocean City offers a fun-filled family celebration to ring in the New Year. Followed by special activities on First Day. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us
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